I’ve been seeing lots of awesome sewing projects using leather (or faux leather). The leather looks cool, but it can be tricky to sew on if you don’t have the right supplies, or if you try to sew on it … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet. It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y mini advent calendar
Now this is a clever idea Jane of Quilt Jane had when she made up this mini advent calendar starting with a quilt block. Once quilted and bound, you can hang it on your tree or door, then watch as … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y money + gift card holder
Fiona of Celtic Thistle created this handsome money or gift card holder with her nephews in mind. This year the cash she gives them for Christmas will be in a cute sewn keepsake. The front is a quilt block she … Read More...
DIY: Peppermint Lip Balm
Just in time for the holidays, Nourishing Minimalism has a quick and easy tutorial for making your own peppermint lip balm. These would be great stocking stuffers! Find it all here.
Tutorial: Make a Paper Gift Bag
Visit What Shall We Make Today and find out how to cut, score and a fold a piece of A4 cardstock
into a cute gift bag for the holidays.
-Heather
Project: Holiday Madonna Card
Karen from the Dreaming and Creating blog has instructions for making this stunning Madonna card.
-Heather
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Do you Love making cards? … Read More...
Easy Owl Cookies
Why are owls so dang appealing? The wise thing? I think it’s the big eye thing. Anyway, make super easy owl cookies from store-bought goodies HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Sleeping Christmas Mouse Treat
Made from a Rice Krispies Treat and store-bought candy, I wouldn’t even dare disturb this sleeping cutie. Make a sleeping Christmas mouse treat HERE at Party Pinching.
In NY? Want to Help Build a Block of Gingerbread Brownstones?
If you think back to a year ago, you may recall this amazing gingerbread brownstone I posted about by Kitchen Table Scraps. Well, this year, things are getting even bigger. Blogger Renee is creating an entire BLOCK of gingerbread … Read More...
Mini Christmas Cookies for an Advent Calendar
I know I’m a sucker for a lot of things (mason jars, macarons, stuff on sticks…) but mini versions of things is also on that list. What a cute addition to an Advent calendar instead of the standard store-bought chocolate, … Read More...
Mason Jar Escort Cards
Another lovely way to use mason jars for a wedding: escort cards! Get the tutorial at Emmaline Bride.
Lady Bug Fly To Me – And Add A Stocking Cap Too!
Who doesn’t like ladybugs? At least the yarn variety. This sweet baby has been dressed by Craftfoxes and their free pattern is available for you here . This is sized for a newborn, but you can probably figure out how … Read More...
Three Christmas Crafting Tutorials | DIY Stamps, Advent Calendar and Gift Bags
1. Carve your own Christmas stamps for cards and gift tags. All the details over at Lu Loves Handmade
2. Make this activity based advent calendar using shipping tags. Get the instructions at Poppytalk
3. Finally, create cute gift bags … Read More...
Last Minute Chanukkah
Little Gelt (gold or goodie) Bags like this are traditional for Chanukkah. This pattern is free and very quick and easy. The pattern would work fine for other occasions too. Young children love to have small ‘treasure’ bags to stash … Read More...
Craft Show Tips – Dirty Laundry {the blog}
It’s that time of the year again, when Indie crafters the world over break out their plastic tubs and tables and head out to sell at Holiday themed bazaars. If you’re braving the holiday show for the first time (or … Read More...
A Christmas gift from Di
This gorgeous seasonal design is a gift for you from embroidery artist Di van Niekerk. Her e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Use your free design to embroider a card or a pincushion, print a card or make gift wrap. Whatever you do
Support textile artists through TAFA
Rachel Biel, founder of the Textile and Fiber Arts List (TAFA) writes so beautifully about TAFA’s mission and evolution. I wish I could share her entire e-newsletter with you, including links to TAFA’s kindred sites. In this limited space, … Read More...
New design, new group, new contest
It’s no secret that I love Kelly Fletcher‘s designs. Right now, I’m happy dancing because her Flame Tree pillow cover is featured in the latest issue of Country Bumpkin’s Inspirations magazine. (How awesome it is that our stitching community … Read More...